Jack was fired by Bob but decided to try to win back his job as agent by getting a big new contract.He approached Sharon, a new client, and made a pitch to sell Bob's product.Sharon agreed to buy 100.Jack tells Bob.What are the legal consequences?
A) Jack would forfeit his commission if Bob took the contract.
B) Bob would have to ratify the deal to get the benefit of the contract.
C) Bob would have to negotiate the deal with Sharon himself.
D) Bob has to hire Jack again and then make the deal.

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Bob would need to ratify the deal to benefit from the contract since Jack, having been fired, no longer had the authority to make deals on Bob's behalf. Ratification would allow Bob to accept the contract terms negotiated by Jack, making the contract legally binding between Bob and Sharon.

Jack Was Fired by Bob but Decided to Try to Win